Specimen Management Specialist / Specimen Accessioner

Baylor Genetics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics is seeking a detail-oriented Specimen Management Specialist II to support the Specimen Management Division in Houston. You will handle specimens, ensure protocol compliance, and help streamline departmental workflow in a busy lab environment.

The role emphasizes accurate accessioning, intra-lab logistics, documentation scanning and verification, and collaboration with teammates to maintain safety and quality across daily operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens accurately following established protocols.
• Perform intra-lab specimen transportation functions.
• Scan, verify, and organize paperwork associated with specimen accessioning.
• Execute routine and specialized tasks to facilitate seamless departmental workflows.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the lab environment.
• Participate in orientation and training of departmental staff.
• Ensure strict adherence to protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Perform directed clerical duties within the department.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Specimen Management Specialist II will be responsible for providing operational support to the Specimen Management Division. This role involves precise specimen handling, compliance with protocols, and ensuring efficient departmental workflow.

• Specimen Handling: Accurately accession specimens adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
• Internal Logistics: Perform intra-lab specimen transportation functions.
• Documentation Management: Scan, verify, and organize paperwork associated with specimen accessioning.
• Workflow Coordination: Execute routine and specialized tasks to facilitate seamless departmental workflows.
• Lab Standards: Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the lab environment.
• Training Support: Participate in the orientation and training of departmental staff.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Clerical Responsibilities: Perform directed clerical duties within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Experience: Preferred minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience.

Preferred:

COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to sit, stand, utilize hand and finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
• Visual acuity necessary for operating equipment, reading technical information, and keyboard use.
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious material.

EEO STATEMENT

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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